Euphemia Mu, MD

05/23/2026

Stephen Colbert, Class Day Speaker 2008

18 years ago as an usher for the upper class’s graduation, I had a star-struck moment of getting to meet Stephen Colbert, the Class Day speaker! At the time he was on Comedy Central playing a satirical political commentator. His graduation speech captured his humor - a mix of irony and inspiration, “You can change the world. Please don’t do that - some of us like it the way it is.” He spoke of the promise and potential of being a new grad, and recognized how it was a time of uncertainty. He reminisced how when he was graduating, “I was worried I wouldn’t find a job or my place in the world.” He definitely found both.

Seamlessly transitioning from satire to Late Night for the past 11 years, Stephen Colbert has been a master comedian, interviewer, hype man, family man, and performer. He taught us the impact of our words and conversations. As Jim Gaffigan said in the show’s final segment, “A sincere thank you for being you.”

In honor of the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, here are my answers to his carefully crafted 15-question “Colbert Questionert:”

1. What is the best sandwich?
A pear/brie/watercress sandwich, first shared with my high school bestie on our first trip to New York City as a graduation trip… such a perfect mix of texture and flavors!

2. What was the first concert you attended?
O.A.R. - we got the lawn seats at Charlotte’s PNC pavilion — still one of our favorite venues!

3. What is the scariest animal?
Don’t like snakes or eels. Too wiggly!

4. Apples or oranges?
A Sumo orange - can’t beat that juicy sweetness hidden under that off-putting peel

5. Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?
Don’t have any autographs, but got this sweet selfie above with Stephen Colbert when he was the Class Day speaker in 2008!

6. What do you think happens when we die?
I believe after death, there is great peace.

7. Favorite action movie?
All of the Jason Bourne movies!

8. Window or aisle seat?
Window seat is the best for napping :)

9. Favorite smell?
French vanilla candles

10. Least favorite smell?
Can’t do vomit… makes me want to

(Final 5 in comments)

05/03/2026

What a trip down memory lane catching up with NYU co-residents, Dr. Ratner’s fellows, and Charlotte Mohs surgeons at this year’s American College of Mohs Surgeons conference! Who would have known when we started residency 12 years ago how much we would grow together and within our communities over the years? Loved swapping surgical tips, reliving the training years, and creating new memories with this *sharp* group 🔬🔪

03/08/2026

At your service!🔬✨
We welcome you to our offices specializing in surgical dermatology and Mohs Micrographic surgery. Our state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate surgery team are dedicated to providing the most effective skin cancer treatments in a caring environment!

Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte
8936 Blakeney Professional Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone 704-943-3714
Fax 866-212-0355

Riva Dermatology
17039 Kenton Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone 704-896-8837
Fax 704-896-8892

06/24/2025

Manhattanhenge happens twice a year when the sun sets at just the perfect angle to the east-west streets of New York City to create awe-inspiring sunset views between the skyscrapers. I was always moved by this phenomenon in the city and how there are similar moments in life where everything seems to align. I am excited to announce our team will be transitioning to full-time Mohs surgery and dermatologic surgery at:

Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte
8936 Blakeney Professional Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone 704-943-3714
Fax 866-212-0355

and

Riva Dermatology
17039 Kenton Drive, Suite 100
Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone 704-896-8837
Fax 704-896-8892

We are excited to unite our surgical experience with the neighborhoods we have loved serving through the years!

08/25/2024

New Digs! We are excited to announce the opening of the dermatology surgical suites at Dilworth Dermatology & Laser in Charlotte, NC! Over the past few months, we have been renovating and outfitting the beautiful office for Mohs surgery, excisions, medical, and cosmetic dermatology! We are excited to invite you to join us for any of your skin care needs!

719 East Blvd
Charlotte NC 28203
Phone (704) 376-9849
Fax (704) 323-6023

08/25/2024

It’s Normy season — vote for your favorite local Lake Norman businesses at lakenormanpublications.com! My team and I were honored to get voted Best Dermatologist in Lake Norman in 2022! We miss the Lake Norman community, but are thrilled to support this year’s impressive line-up!

06/08/2024

How can I improve the appearance of my scars?

Scars are the great human condition, resulting from trauma, injuries, burns, or surgeries that we encounter through life. Any cut on the skin deeper than the epidermis results in a permanent mark, or a so-called scar. Well-healed scars are typically a similar color and depth as the surrounding skin....

06/04/2024

It's never too early or too late -- skin cancer prevention tips!

Originally printed in Lake Norman Publications October 2023Skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the US, is largely caused by sun exposure. While most of us had our share of sun growing up, many patients ask about steps to take now to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer in the future....

01/13/2024

New year, new crew! Thankful for this all-star team for a fantastic first day back in Mohs! It’s impressive to see how hard every one here (and many behind the scenes!) works to prepare for every surgery day - from the first patient phone call to the last stitch, from processing slides to partnering together through the healing process. It takes a whole community, and I’m so happy to have found this one 🫶🏼

12/29/2023

Pictures from the last year of residency with these impressive ladies! From meeting at patient bedside to studying around the microscope, the days were long but the years were short. We capped off the year by bringing home the nationwide Dermpath Bowl Championship for NYU at the annual dermatology AAD conference!